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Thin cases or even none!

I'm looking for a really thin and lightweight case for my note. I really prefer to use it without the flipcase, and like the SGP ultra thin that I had for my S2. But the ultra thin is not out yet and just about every case is either too bulky or made of tpu or some other material that I don't like.
So what do u guys think? Is it sufficient to just use a screen protector? I keep my phone in my bag when not in use.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/28079378489...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_15385wt_1163
supposedly the slimmest case around.
either grab one of those, or grab one of the ebay plastic cases.
but pointless to get a case that is too slim as it wont end up offering any worthwhile protection. it may prevent scratches, but wont help with drops.

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daxmedflax said:
I just got mine and am surprised at how much better it looks and feels than I thought it would.
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check this，you may like it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150718989...89993&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

How about this?
Golla case:
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=110-Ss5-44zsb.4s0B-8o2X5.h-58MuI&id=13306049001&

transparent grey/smoke thin case
i highly recommend this one...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400264182...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6996wt_1185
i got it 2 days ago , great grey/smoke transparent case , also i noticed it is very thin ,even thinner than the Nillkin cases (i have 2 Nillkin cases).
now i can easily plug my MHL / those big 3.5 stereo audio adapters, while with the nillkin, i had to take it off for both those adapters to fit , not saying Nillkin case is a bad one , no its is a great case.
so far im loving this new case , cos i tend more to like transparent dark cases.
hope this helps someone making up his mind
cheers

Goodm7sn said:
i highly recommend this one...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400264182...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6996wt_1185
i got it 2 days ago , great grey/smoke transparent case , also i noticed it is very thin ,even thinner than the Nillkin cases (i have 2 Nillkin cases).
now i can easily plug my MHL / those big 3.5 stereo audio adapters, while with the nillkin, i had to take it off for both those adapters to fit , not saying Nillkin case is a bad one , no its is a great case.
so far im loving this new case , cos i tend more to like transparent dark cases.
hope this helps someone making up his mind
cheers
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Lol, what on earth does this image have to do with a cellphone case auction listing???
Trying to influence geeks to buy it now? Lol!!

SGP Ultra Thin

Thank you for all the suggestions! I didn't know about the existance of some of them! I may still go for the Ultra Thin Air now that it is available as I had it for my S2 and coupled with an SGP screen protector, seems good enough.
For those who are unsure about how good the screen protector is, check out the video at the bottom of this page.

Does the SGP ultra easily get fingerprints?

Xaddict said:
Case Mate Barely There
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Surprisingly you can't find that case on Casemate site. Fake case maybe?

Well being a glossy plastic I suppose it does. My case for the S2 was white so it wasn't that obvious. Btw, I had dropped that phone at least a couple of times with the casing on, without any issues to the screen or bezel. Though admittedly the height was about three feet or less.
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This case, FlexiShield Skin is pretty good in the thin department. Not the thinnest but then I think its good to offer some protection just in case theres a drop and you need it:
http://www.slavetotech.com/2011/12/review-samsung-galaxy-note-flexishield-skin/

this one should be thinnest u can found..
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/2x-0-2-m...752930?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43ac040322

Daum Ex said:
Surprisingly you can't find that case on Casemate site. Fake case maybe?
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Not fake.
Yet to be released, along with Case Mate Tough Case and Smooth Case for the Note.

i like the golla but note sure how much protection it really offers

I have read bad reviews for the Ultra thin air sgp for the GS2.
What are the chances that SGP will fix the problems from the S2 for the Note Ultra thin?

What bad reviews did you read about the S2 version?

holgalee said:
What bad reviews did you read about the S2 version?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196414

Souai said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28079378489...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_15385wt_1163
supposedly the slimmest case around.
either grab one of those, or grab one of the ebay plastic cases.
but pointless to get a case that is too slim as it wont end up offering any worthwhile protection. it may prevent scratches, but wont help with drops.
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Got one of these a few days ago, the case itself is thin and fits like a glove, that being said it scratches really quickly (it was scratched by the time I put the screen protector on) on the backside, screen protector so far seems solid.

Should I get a case for my Galaxy?

I have one but it doesn't feel solid so I'm thinking of getting new one, but do I need a case for my Galaxy Nexus? I really don't like my phone thick... also if I should, what case should I buy?
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Yes. Diztronics revision 3 tpu. It will add a little bulk though.
bow chicka wow wow.

kyokeun1234 said:
I have one but it doesn't feel solid so I'm thinking of getting new one, but do I need a case for my Galaxy Nexus? I really don't like my phone thick... also if I should, what case should I buy?
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I had the same dilemma. In the end, I decided to go no Case. I love to look and feel so much better, and to buy a new housing it's pretty cheap now ($15-$20) should anything happen.

plasticdarlow said:
I had the same dilemma. In the end, I decided to go no Case. I love to look and feel so much better, and to buy a new housing it's pretty cheap now ($15-$20) should anything happen.
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^^^this.
I'm only thinking of getting an otterbox commuter so I'd feel comfortable about bringing the phone to music gigs. I'm also considering an xperia active as a backup for this purpose hahah.

I just order one the other day i cant wait to get it...
@rbiter said:
Yes. Diztronics revision 3 tpu. It will add a little bulk though.
bow chicka wow wow.
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housing is cheap but the screen is $250. check out the tpu bumper case or the sgp neo hybrid. Get a case with a lip, it will help with drops.

OK thanks guys! I'll love to look up those cases but my friend told me to get otter box commuter... do you think that's OK case?
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If you want some protection when not used, why not SGP Crumena?
it's good looking case, and easy to remove from when you need it..

I personally use the otter box commuter case with Ghost Armor screen protection. Both work very well, the case doesn't increase the weight noticeably and retains a thin profile. One tiny issue is the rubber liner attracts lint, but not bad enough to bother me.
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jimmyhook said:
I personally use the otter box commuter case with Ghost Armor screen protection. Both work very well, the case doesn't increase the weight noticeably and retains a thin profile. One tiny issue is the rubber liner attracts lint, but not bad enough to bother me.
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Yeah it attracts lint. Gets kind of frustrating. Compatible with extended battery too. I'm buying the Rearth Slim case to try it out, it's apparently very low-profile.
One thing that I dislike about the Otterbox Commuter is the lack of grip when compared to other cases such as the Case-mate tough case though.

zephiK said:
Yeah it attracts lint. Gets kind of frustrating. Compatible with extended battery too. I'm buying the Rearth Slim case to try it out, it's apparently very low-profile.
One thing that I dislike about the Otterbox Commuter is the lack of grip when compared to other cases such as the Case-mate tough case though.
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i agree, out of all my cases the otter was the worst because of how slippery it was and it made the phone very bulky. if you dont want your phone to be too thick def dont get this case it will almost double the thickness of your phone.

i have been buying case, skin, an screen protector. in the end, running naked still the best. no case no screen protector.

I'm using the OtterBox Commuter case. And I really love the quality, and my phone is very protected in it. The downside is that it makes the phone really bulky and thick. So I'm gonna replace it soon I think, and use the OtterBox when I need the extra protection.
Searched alot for other cases on ebay, but they all seem so cheap and low quality. Found, and ordered, this though. Hope it's good when it arrives. It's made of aluminium and metal.
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eivi91 said:
I'm using the OtterBox Commuter case. And I really love the quality, and my phone is very protected in it. The downside is that it makes the phone really bulky and thick. So I'm gonna replace it soon I think, and use the OtterBox when I need the extra protection.
Searched alot for other cases on ebay, but they all seem so cheap and low quality. Found, and ordered, this though. Hope it's good when it arrives. It's made of aluminium and metal.
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You will probably have reduced reception. A plain ole simple tpu is a great balance between protection and thickness.
bow chicka wow wow.

i spent $500 on this phone, i'd like to keep it in perfect condition. i'll sacrifice the few mm of extra thickness for piece of mind that it won't get smashed.

With a case on, you can't see the phone.
So you will also see no scratches.
Put it on when you dropped it
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zephiK said:
Yeah it attracts lint. Gets kind of frustrating. Compatible with extended battery too. I'm buying the Rearth Slim case to try it out, it's apparently very low-profile.
One thing that I dislike about the Otterbox Commuter is the lack of grip when compared to other cases such as the Case-mate tough case though.
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slippery it's good when you are sliding in/out of your pocket all the time. I find the commuter it's the right balance
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kyokeun1234 said:
I have one but it doesn't feel solid so I'm thinking of getting new one, but do I need a case for my Galaxy Nexus? I really don't like my phone thick... also if I should, what case should I buy?
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Carbon fiber Ghost Armor full body kit
:thumbup:
Sent from my i9250 (GSM) Galaxy Nexus.
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I got a cimio black gloss tpu case and it's just fine for my needs!

@rbiter said:
Yes. Diztronics revision 3 tpu. It will add a little bulk though.
bow chicka wow wow.
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This. I have Diztronics revision 2 and it is the best TPU case I've used for my Nexus. Doesn't cost very much, adds a nice matte finish on the back for extra grip, and beats all the 'main' brands due to the minimum bulk added imo.

Which case to get? TPU, Polycarb, Silicone, Flip, ...

Since the international Galaxy S3 is exactly the same form as the U.S. variants, check out that thread first.
My 2 cents...
TPU:
All of the TPU cases are essentially identical, and provide the best protection VS all others -- except an Otterbox -- should you drop it, and the 2nd-best grip (VS silicone). They range from the official Samsung TPU cases ("overpriced"), down to the $2 EBay S-Line / X-Line's. I went for some middle-of-the-road Cruzerlite cases ($10 each or $20 for 3 on Amazon), and they're great, though not as grippy on the sides as I would've liked.
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Hard Polycarb:
The hard polycarbonate plastic cases are also very nice and slightly thinner than TPU, but provide little drop protection. Some provide more top/bottom coverage than others, and some, like this Rock Quicksand case I bought, are actually much grippier than you might expect (it's grippier than my Cruzerlite!):
There are still many other types of cases to consider (listed in order of their level of drop protection):
Full body armor -- bulky; otterbox
TPU
Silicone / Gel / Jelly -- these are the grippiest cases you can get, but that also means they attract lint like the plague, are harder to take out of your pocket, and so flexible that they have a tendency to slip off the phone. I still have one of these $0.99 cases on my Captivate, and it's OK, but not ideal.
Bumpers -- protection around the edges of the phone only; often paired with body skins for scratch protection.
Polycarb
Leather pouches -- for "executive" style; slow to access
Flip -- usually seen on tablets; a little awkward to hold when the flaps around back; a big plus is that it replaces the original back cover of the phone, so the original will never get scratched; very little drop protection
Gelaskin / fullbody skins -- scratch protection, but zero drop protection; they're basically just stickers.
Metal battery cover replacements -- these are known to interfere with NFC, and GPS; steer clear
Other...
Soft TPU / hard polycarb are still the most common.
(my ideal case would fuse TPU or polycarb with grippy silicone on the edges, but AFAIK nobody makes this)

I have a flip on order. IMHO the display is the weakest link and the photos posted from EU with totally busted screens annoys me. I'm hoping that the flip's cover will help protect the display somewhat.
The problem is the design, there's hardly any bevel to keep the glass from hitting something and while it's stiffened glass it's not unbreakable. I'm going to gamble on insurance for a couple months even though the replacement cost with insurance is $200 plus processing ($50?).

I'm going with the otterbox defender.

Randomacts said:
I'm going with the otterbox defender.
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In terms of protection that a great choice, however, it usually removes any styling from the phone. Since Samsung is making the flip case it won't box up the style or feel of the phone (and I have a desk charger on order too which it will still work with). There was a video on some UK retailer site...

I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.

djkinetic said:
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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+1
I have on of these for my Skyrocket and it's great. They cost about $10...

I already have my Cruzerlite TPU cases...just waiting for the phone. I love these cases on my Gnex.
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I'm ready to go - now I just need the phone.... Come on Amazon

I have the same screen protector but it sucks..

djkinetic said:
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I'm liking the looks of this plus the price.
How is the Otterbox Commuter series in general? I'm looking for a quality case, but nothing bulky. I had a Defender for my iPhone, but it ended up being too bulky so I never put it back on.

HOW ABOUT THIS ONE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15084039267.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=150840392675&_rdc=1
AND official one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Sam...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3f189b2c84

I ordered this one
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-S-Line-Flexible-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0087GANO2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
But my phone is blue. Should be here Friday

what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major

I have the Rock on mine International GS3. I love it. Best case I have ever had for a phone.

i already have a TPU S-Line case ready and waiting when mine arrives today. I started using these with the SII and when I got my Note I got one for it as well. love the gippy texture on the sides as it really reduces any drops...and its only 4.98 with free shipping.. also got a desktop charger that the phone will fit into with the case on.
New Black S Line Wave TPU Gel Phone Cover Case for Samsung i9300 Galaxy S 3 SIII
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33073802533...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_2012wt_1166
Desktop Dock In Hard Case Charger Cradle Mount For Samsung Galaxy S3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17085373242...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1443wt_1397

caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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There's this but it's not stylish: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-WHITE-I...ccessories&hash=item3a75bec2e3#ht_1416wt_1185
But I think that this above design will certainly protect the f*g glass from breaking, but no tight jeans....
This has a kickstand too and looks better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fosmon-Sams...ccessories&hash=item589458d504#ht_3353wt_1185

holy moly, im going to have nightmares about that case tonight.
how about we bite off of apple with a bumper case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...ain_0&var=&hash=item519fe65426#ht_9186wt_1010

caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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People complain that the stand on most kickstand-cases is often flimsy or slippy, so I wouldn't cheap out here if you really intend to use the kickstand a lot vs a dock or desk stand.
If I hadn't ordered a universal ThoughtOut stand I'd have opted either for the official samsung vent case (where you put a coin in the back to act as the stand):
Or, this "SD smart stand" case, which is also getting high praise (the stand flips in and out like a wristband), though is a bit harder to find:

I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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Latty said:
I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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It was released today. I just the notification email.

Tight fitting case for the S3?

So far i have tried case mate barely there, nice but little protection and the edges wear very quickly and SGP modello which is nice, but would be perfect if it were a tighter fit.
I wanted to try the neo hybrid but from what ive read the fit isnt any tighter than the modello.
Is there a case in the modello, neo style that is a proper tight fit?

I'm not sure what you mean by a "tight fitting case" beyond one that fits securely. With that as the criterion, I can recommend two cases:
Less protective, and currently significantly less expensive (because only shipping is being charged), is the ZooGue, which is available for the cost of shipping. I paid just under $6.00 for two cases shipped within the United States. The cases are well-made and at least as protective as the basic black cases my wife and I bought for our Vibrants back in July of 2010.
More protective is the two-piece DBA Ultra Complete, which I received last night from Amazon.The fit and finish are excellent. The inner layer is TPU. The outer layer is a flexible polycarbonate.

victorlht88 said:
Try uag, I am amazed by it's build quality
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Agreed. Sold my defender for it.
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Cruzerlite if you like soft cases.

cyrusir said:
So far i have tried case mate barely there, nice but little protection and the edges wear very quickly and SGP modello which is nice, but would be perfect if it were a tighter fit.
I wanted to try the neo hybrid but from what ive read the fit isnt any tighter than the modello.
Is there a case in the modello, neo style that is a proper tight fit?
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Don't ever Buy the case-mate Barely there. It's horrible quality. I've heard the SGP Neo Hybrid is good

I second the ZooGoo. It's pretty slim and one of the tightest cases I've used. The UAG and Casemate Pop are both tight but not as slim as what it sounds like you are looking for. I too have the Modello and loved it until I got the ZooGoo. I just wish I got Black and not Red.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

Seidio Surface Case has a tight fit and a sleek design. Check it out
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txkorm said:
I second the ZooGoo. It's pretty slim and one of the tightest cases I've used. The UAG and Casemate Pop are both tight but not as slim as what it sounds like you are looking for. I too have the Modello and loved it until I got the ZooGoo. I just wish I got Black and not Red.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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The OP appears to be concerned about protection as well as a "tight fit." The more protection is an issue, the more I think I'd recommend the DBA Ultra Complete. But until last night, I was using a black ZooGue. It looks great with my PB SG III.

The Cruzerlite cases are awesome. Definitely tight fitting as requires some lining up to fit properly...can't just slap it on!
Buttons easily accessible, grease doesn't tend to build up like it does on my SGP screen protector either.
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cheers folks gonna try the zoogue

my NEO Hybrid is super tight

cyrusir said:
cheers folks gonna try the zoogue
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At the price you can't beat it. If it's protection, you need, go with the Acase. Absolute favorite all around case and another great value.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

txkorm said:
At the price you can't beat it. If it's protection, you need, go with the Acase. Absolute favorite all around case and another great value.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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For protection, now having an Ultra Complete and reading the Acase description, I'd go with the Ultra Complete for protection. The Ultra Complete has hflexible, high-quality polycarbonate and TPU versus PCM and silicone.

RebDovid said:
For protection, now having an Ultra Complete and reading the Acase description, I'd go with the Ultra Complete for protection. The Ultra Complete has hflexible, high-quality polycarbonate and TPU versus PCM and silicone.
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...Not familiar with that one.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

So the Zoogue is "free"? I added two different colored cases and it comes out to $.02 cents plus $5.97 shipping.
edit: Ordered a blue and a white case for $5.99. Thanks for name dropping.

yes its free, i just got mine yesterday. thought it was 2 weeks before it arrives, but hey, it took only around 1 week(i guess). what i ordered was red, which i thought ill be giving it to my wife as i plan to buy her a red S3; but i instead bought galaxy note 10.1!! lol... now i have this as my spare case (together with CM phantom, otterbox commuter and metal slim(white) ) hahaha

txkorm said:
...Not familiar with that one.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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DBA Cases is a new company that makes the Just Like Glass screen protectors and Thin Grip and Complete Ultra. There are threads discussing the Thin Grip here, the Complete Ultra here, and the current production screen protector here. (I have no business connection with the company. I came across it in my search, as a new Galaxy S III owner, for a case and screen protector. The CEO has been an active participant in the discussion of his products. In response to complaints about the coverage of his screen protector, he had made and sent to seven testers, a larger trial model. I'm one of the lucky testers. Mine came yesterday. My initial impressions of the larger screen protector, which I'll expand on over time, are in DBA Cases supersized me.)

Get the Slim Case directly made by Samsung!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089KJW3Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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What case should I buy? (Otterbox Commuter, UAG Case, SGP Neo Hybrid)

Hello guys, so I recently bought a AT&T i747 SGS3 and knowing how picky I am with my electronics I started to look right away for a case.
The case must not add bulk, must offer great protection against scratches as well as the case not scratching the phone in any way, must offer camera protection and must have at least a small lip on the front.
So far I have come across these 3 which are:
Otterbox Commuter
SGP Neo Hybrid
Urban Armor Gear Case for the SGS3
As far as the otterbox commuter, I had it on my atrix 4g and loved the protection it offered but a few months later it just gets old, attracts lint on the borders and overall takes the beauty and slickness of the phone but I must mention protection was great and that is the most important feature for me.
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The SGP Neo looks very promising offering a good quality screen protector and overall a great case all around but what has me worried is the direct contact of the TPU with the phone, specially the camera area and bezel as opposed to the otterbox which has a rubber sleeve, I had a blackberry about a year ago and the phone scratched badly on the bezel from dust getting under speck TPU case and acting as sand paper.
The Urban Armor Case seems like a very well rounded case, offering some type of rubber/soft TPU inner lining on the inside and a very tough poly-carbonate shield on the outside. What I like is that both pieces are bonded together offering a seamless design but what worries me a little is the X pattern on the inside which seems to be part of the outer hard layer which goes all the way to the top of the camera/flash/mic opening which could potentially scratch those components down the line.
Which case would you recommend and why?
Other case recommendations are welcome.

I wouldn't recommend the SGP Neo Hybrid due to the issues regarding sensitive buttons which many/most people are experiencing.
To make things harder for you, I'd also recommend looking at either the Incipio Silicrylic or the Acase Superleggera.
Edit: I also hope you realize you're in the wrong device forum (but accessories are all the same so doesn't matter)
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I have the urban armor case and I really like it. It gives the phone a great feel in the hand and good protection from drops
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UAG, with out a doubt.
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Otterbox commuter. Feels better, looks better and UAG has horrible customer service
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Otterbox no longer attracts lint.
Otterbox is the biggest and has the most sturdy feel to it.
UAG feels really good in the hand. Less slippery than otterbox.
SGP still has button issues. It is super thin but feels as sturdy as a gel case.

The speck case is nice.
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How about
how about using the original from Samsung called flip cover that comes especially for protecting front and back side, see the pic:
I have the same color as the pic, your SGS3 will look very nice, I promise!!!!

Dont forget the Trident Aegis

Acase Superleggera
Currently not being productive on my S3.

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I have the UAG & Neo Hybrid, both are going back.
UAG isn't bad at all, but I'm not a fan of the stiff buttons...that being said, the Neo Hybrid buttons are atrocious. I can't believe they even released this case with all the issues I've been having.
Will probably try the commuter case next, as people seem to be having less issues with the power button.

Hey guys,
I have all three cases. Hands down the feel and the buttons go to UAG. what r u guys talking about the UAG buttons feel crappy?'honestly they feel better then any case I have ever tried for the gs3. The protection , otterbox wins this by a hair. Look goes to sgp but its very thin, buttons feel like crap and you can't buy the plastic bands seperate.. plus customer support is crappy. I love sgp ultra clear screen protectors though..
I'm just giving my honest opinion and in very anal on cases.. the gf gives me verbal treatment for buying all these cases

Thank you guys for your sincere opinions, so far I am leaning towards the UAG in white. I never drop my phones or anything and they are always over some layer of rubber or cloth when out of my pocket but I know accidents happened and that is why I need a case to at least cover it from getting scratched or dinged.

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wceoscar said:
Thank you guys for your sincere opinions, so far I am leaning towards the UAG in white. I never drop my phones or anything and they are always over some layer of rubber or cloth when out of my pocket but I know accidents happened and that is why I need a case to at least cover it from getting scratched or dinged.
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I own, use, and recommend the DBA Cases Complete Ultra. It is both thin and protective. The inner piece is made of TPU, no scratching your phone. The outer piece is a flexible polycarbonate. The fit and finish are first-rate. Both sides of the phone are protected when resting on a flat surface.

RebDovid said:
I own, use, and recommend the DBA Cases Complete Ultra. It is both thin and protective. The inner piece is made of TPU, no scratching your phone. The outer piece is a flexible polycarbonate. The fit and finish are first-rate. Both sides of the phone are protected when resting on a flat surface.
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I've been thinking about getting one of those cases but I was wondering what kind of drop protection this case offers
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Look at some reviews for the Incipio SILICRYLIC DualPro. I don't own it yet but it looks promising.
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Look at some reviews for the Incipio SILICRYLIC DualPro. I don't own it yet but it looks promising.
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The Acase one is pretty nice for a dual layer one. It's what I use.

Godwarrior1 said:
how about using the original from Samsung called flip cover that comes especially for protecting front and back side, see the pic:
I have the same color as the pic, your SGS3 will look very nice, I promise!!!!
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i have this case and the otter box (defender and commuter)
i like the defender because it has a protective screen the protects the entire front screen... the bad, obviously the size.
I like the commuter because it doesn't bulk up the phone that much, a bit slipper though at the back.
the original front flip case looks the best... but offers the least protection

Get the Commuter case! It's add a little bit bulky but the protection was MAX! I did few drop test in front of my friends to show off. It's drop from about 1.2 meter height and the case and phone survive it. I would recommend UAG case due to special design..^^
Commuter = Max protection + Keep the round shape of the phone
UAG = Less protection than Commuter + Makes your phone a bit square + nice design & less slippery.
Final decision still yours. Both case almost at the same price(UAG at Amazon.com, now only 21.99!!). Grab one of this and you will not regret for it. If not, grab both cases..xD
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Godwarrior1 said:
how about using the original from Samsung called flip cover that comes especially for protecting front and back side, see the pic:
I have the same color as the pic, your SGS3 will look very nice, I promise!!!!
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My sister grab this case also. :laugh: Nice looking in the begining but after few months of use, the side of the flip cover start peeling off. Now she is using Non-Genuine SGP Neo Hybrid case only $6.

falcons2 said:
I've been thinking about getting one of those cases but I was wondering what kind of drop protection this case offers
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I'm waiting for mine to get here, just ordered one myself. As for drop protection, I would assume it offers as much protection as the spg or uag cases, if not more. There's a DBA thread where there is a picture of the outer plastic part of the case being bent almost in half and it still doesn't break so it's got to be pretty tough. The otterbox is pretty much max protection as far as drops go but it is also bulkier than any of the others mentioned.